Lost Mobility: The Prison You Don't See Coming
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Think about two people: Mark, who bikes the same route to work every day and hits the same gym with military precision, and Eleanor, who works from home but takes spontaneous walks to cafes, swims at different pools, and explores new neighborhoods on weekend bike rides. In a clinical test, they might perform identically - same walking speed, same strength, same cardiovascular fitness. But their lived experiences of mobility, and consequently their quality of life, are worlds apart.
Eleanor's varied, spontaneous movement patterns contribute to what researchers call "life-space mobility" - literally how far you venture from your home base. It's not just about physical capability; it's about engagement with the world, social connections, spontaneity, and joy. These are the things that make life feel worth living, yet they're nearly impossible to capture in a sterile clinical setting. ... continue reading the article
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